August Bank Holiday Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks

The end of August Bank Holiday is your last chance to make the best of the British summer weather on a long weekend break before the Autumn sets in.

August Bank Holiday Cottage Breaks

So why not make the most of the extra long weekend with a cottage self catering break on the coast or in the wonderful countryside. We have over 15,000 self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and chalets that would make a perfect get-away this August whether you are looking for a budget break or a 5 star luxury stay?

If you are looking for some inspiration for this August Bank Holiday check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages, apartments and lodges - which you can view, check availability and book online.

Start your August Bank Holiday Break Self Catering search right here

Cartmel Cottage in Middleham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cartmel Cottage, Middleham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cartmel Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleham, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cartmel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cartmel Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cartmel Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Cottage in Lealholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Lealholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Lealholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stable Court in Eggleston, County Durham, North East England

Stable Court, Eggleston

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Stable Court in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stable Court start from £427 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Court


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Old Powerhouse in Durham, County Durham, North East England

The Old Powerhouse, Durham

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Old Powerhouse in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Powerhouse start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Powerhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

The Forge in Powburn, Northumberland, North East England

The Forge, Powburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Forge self catering accommodation in Powburn, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Forge start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Forge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gordons View in Pleasant Stile, Gloucestershire, West England

Gordons View, Pleasant Stile

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Gordons View self catering accommodation in Pleasant Stile, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gordons View start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gordons View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Brooklands Barn in Chapels, Cumbria, North West England

Brooklands Barn, Chapels

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brooklands Barn self catering accommodation in Chapels, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brooklands Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brooklands Barn start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklands Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Feather Cottage in Peasenhall, Suffolk, East England

Feather Cottage, Peasenhall

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Feather Cottage self catering accommodation in Peasenhall, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Feather Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Feather Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Feather Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lily Cottage in Killin, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Lily Cottage, Killin

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Killin, Perthshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lily Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lily Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Quayside Cottage in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Quayside Cottage, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Quayside Cottage self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Quayside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Quayside Cottage start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the August Bank Holiday

If you want to get away this August bank holiday it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute Bank Holiday deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.

Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.

 

Bank Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your August Bank Holiday cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 9960 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

Entertainment over the Bank Holiday?

OK, for many just a break to get away from it all is all they want on a Bank Holiday. But, if you want to be sure that should you wish to explore and see things whilst away it is worth checking out our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.

In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this Bank Holiday.

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Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites